B2 noun तटस्थ

butterfly

/ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

A butterfly is an insect with four large, often brightly colored wings that are covered with tiny scales. It develops from a caterpillar and is typically active during the day, visiting flowers to feed on nectar.

उदाहरण

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1

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

2

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

3

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
butterfly
Verb
butterfly
विशेषण
butterflied
संबंधित
butterflying
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'butter' that can 'fly'—legend says they were named because they were thought to steal butter or because their excrement looks like butter.

त्वरित क्विज़

He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: social butterfly

उदाहरण

1

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

everyday

A bright yellow butterfly fluttered around the garden, landing occasionally on the daisies.

2

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

formal

Conservation efforts are required to protect the endangered butterfly species indigenous to this rainforest.

3

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

informal

I'm so nervous about the presentation that I have butterflies in my stomach.

4

Metamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.

academic

Metamorphosis in the butterfly involves a complete transformation from larva to pupa and finally to the imago stage.

5

To improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.

business

To improve our market reach, we must adopt a butterfly strategy, expanding delicately into several niche sectors at once.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
butterfly
Verb
butterfly
विशेषण
butterflied
संबंधित
butterflying

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

social butterfly a person who is very social and moves easily between different groups
butterfly effect the idea that small causes can have large effects
butterfly stroke a swimming style performed on the chest with both arms moving together
monarch butterfly a specific, well-known orange and black migratory butterfly
butterfly net a mesh net used for catching butterflies

सामान्य वाक्यांश

butterflies in one's stomach

to feel very nervous or excited

to butterfly a joint

to cut meat or fish nearly in half so it opens out flat

float like a butterfly

to move gracefully and lightly

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

butterfly vs moth

Moths are typically nocturnal and have feathery antennae, while butterflies are diurnal and have club-tipped antennae.

butterfly vs flutter

Flutter is the verb describing the movement, while butterfly is the name of the insect.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

While primarily used for the insect, 'butterfly' is frequently used in idiomatic English to describe social behavior or nervous feelings.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often forget the plural form 'butterflies' (changing -y to -ies) or misuse the idiom 'butterflies in my stomach' in professional contexts where it might sound too informal.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'butter' that can 'fly'—legend says they were named because they were thought to steal butter or because their excrement looks like butter.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from Old English 'buterfloge', which literally means 'butter fly'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Countable noun Plural: butterflies Used as a transitive verb when referring to food preparation
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of the soul, rebirth, and the ephemeral nature of life.

त्वरित क्विज़

He's such a ____; he knows everyone at this party and talks to everyone.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: social butterfly

संबंधित शब्द

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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